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X236 NBD

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,926 mi
Last recorded93,926 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX236 NBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 93,926 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes rusted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 87,929 miles

Both front and rear tyres have slight cracking to tread

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated above rear axle

Fail 20 Mar 2018 87,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Both front and rear tyres have slight cracking to tread

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated above rear axle

Pass 6 Mar 2017 79,797 miles

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 73,675 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

kids seat fitted at time of test

nail offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Feb 2016 73,675 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

kids seat fitted at time of test

nail offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2015 64,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 64,944 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 61,747 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 61,747 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 56,131 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 50,839 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 44,183 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

advise airbag warning light on

advise coolant level low

Pass 8 Jan 2010 37,206 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 31,653 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 26,648 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 26,648 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 17,705 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 10,225 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?

Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
5,158
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
60,850
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 59,436
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,151
position lamp(s) not working 17,886
Stop lamp not working 16,074
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,437
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X236 NBD is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 70,208 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 59,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X236 NBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X236 NBD is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 9 January 2001.

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